APPSC (Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission) — Free Online Mock Test
Group I/II civil services in AP. Prelims: 2 papers · 220 Q · 4h. · Official language: English & Hindi.
APPSC exam at a glance
APPSC full-length mock tests
Attempt 50 full-length APPSC mock tests, each a distinct question set built on the real 180-question, 240-minute pattern — with instant scoring and section-wise analysis. The first 3 are free.
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| Conducting body | The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC). |
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| Official website | psc.ap.gov.in ↗ |
| Mode | A three-stage selection (Group 1) — a Preliminary objective test (screening), a descriptive Mains, and an Interview. |
| Frequency | Notified when vacancies arise. |
| Scoring & marking | The Preliminary has two objective papers — Paper 1 (General Studies) and Paper 2 (General Aptitude) — each 120 questions for 120 marks in 120 minutes (240 total), with 1/3 negative marking. It is a screening stage (you must clear the minimum qualifying marks). The Mains is descriptive, followed by an Interview. |
| Score validity | Each recruitment cycle is separate; qualifying applies to that notification. |
| Language | Telugu and English. |
Who is eligible for APPSC?
A degree from a recognised university; age criteria apply per the notification, with category relaxations.
Last verified July 2026 against APPSC — official website. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
APPSC section breakdown
The APPSC mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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General Studies Paper 1 (100 Q)
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General Studies Paper 2 — CSAT (80 Q)
APPSC scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: APPSC penalises wrong answers (-0.66 per mistake). Skip a question if you cannot eliminate at least 2 options — guessing blindly hurts your scaled score more than blanking.
Scale: APPSC (out of 400).
How APPSC is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
APPSC time strategy
With 180 questions in 240 minutes, you have about 80 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- General Studies Paper 1 (100 Q)
- General Studies Paper 2 — CSAT (80 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
APPSC topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of APPSC, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
General Studies Paper 1 (100 Q)
- Geography — India · 8
- History — Freedom Struggle · 3
- Reasoning — Classification (odd one out) · 3
- Reasoning — Blood relations · 3
- Reading — Trade History · 3
- Reading — Vaccines · 3
- Polity — UPSC/PSCs · 2
- History — INC · 2
General Studies Paper 2 — CSAT (80 Q)
- Reasoning — Classification (odd one out) · 3
- Reasoning — Blood relations · 3
- Reading — Trade History · 3
- Reading — Vaccines · 3
- Reading — Marine Biology · 3
- Reading — Neural Networks · 3
- Reading — Plate Tectonics · 3
- Algebra — Quadratics · 2
APPSC difficulty calibration
Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.
Group I/II civil services in AP. Prelims: 2 papers · 220 Q · 4h. · Official language: English & Hindi.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's APPSC bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for APPSC
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
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Expert take: what APPSC really tests
APPSC Group 1’s Prelims is notable for giving General Aptitude its own full paper (Paper 2), alongside the General Studies Paper 1 — each 120 questions with 1/3 negative marking. That means reasoning, data interpretation and mental ability are not a minor add-on here but half the screening stage, so candidates who only prepare GS and treat aptitude as an afterthought tend to underperform.
Preparation tips
- Prepare General Aptitude seriously — Paper 2 is a full 120-mark paper.
- Study Andhra Pradesh-specific GK alongside national General Studies.
- Mind the 1/3 negative marking across both Prelims papers.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Treating aptitude as minor when it is an entire Prelims paper.
- Neglecting AP-specific content in favour of only national GK.
APPSC study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Build the GS base from state-board textbooks and NCERTs
- Study Andhra Pradesh history, geography and polity (heavily weighted)
- Start daily current affairs with an AP and national focus
- Prepare Paper 1 (GS) and Paper 2 (a full General Aptitude paper)
- Solve APPSC previous-year papers and take sectional tests
- Mind the 1/3 negative marking across both papers
- Practise descriptive answer-writing for the Mains papers
- Deepen AP-specific and GS content
- Prepare for the interview around your background and AP affairs
Where APPSC can take you
A strong APPSC result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Andhra Pradesh Group 1 services
- Deputy Collector / DSP
- State government posts
- Public administration career
Best books & official prep for APPSC
- Andhra Pradesh state-board textbooks + NCERTs — Various
- Andhra Pradesh-specific GK — Various
- General Aptitude & mental-ability practice — Various
- APPSC Group 1 previous-year papers — APPSC
Official practice: APPSC publishes the syllabus and notifications; AP-specific GK plus dedicated aptitude practice (Paper 2 is a full paper) are the highest-yield areas.
Previous-year papers: APPSC releases past papers — the closest guide to the real exam.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the APPSC exam pattern?
- Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission contains 180 questions across 2 sections: General Studies Paper 1 (100 Q), General Studies Paper 2 — CSAT (80 Q). Total duration is 240 minutes (about 80 seconds per question).
- Does APPSC have negative marking?
- Yes — APPSC carries negative marking of -0.66 per wrong answer and 2 per correct answer. Skipping is safer than guessing blindly.
- How is APPSC scored?
- Scaled score range: 0 to 400. APPSC (out of 400).
- How can I practise APPSC online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length APPSC mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of APPSC?
- APPSC is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. Group I/II civil services in AP. Prelims: 2 papers · 220 Q · 4h. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- How long is the APPSC exam?
- APPSC runs for 240 minutes total across 2 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in APPSC?
- APPSC is split into: General Studies Paper 1 (100 Q), General Studies Paper 2 — CSAT (80 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. Group I/II civil services in AP. Prelims: 2 papers · 220 Q · 4h. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- What tools or aids are allowed during APPSC?
- No special tools are required.
- Is the APPSC test adaptive?
- No — APPSC is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many APPSC mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct APPSC variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 9000 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free APPSC test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge APPSC test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are APPSC previous year question–style papers included?
- Every APPSC mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 180-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free APPSC mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's APPSC mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and negative marking, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the APPSC mock test on mobile?
- Yes. APPSC mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the APPSC syllabus?
- The APPSC syllabus maps to its 2 sections: General Studies Paper 1 (100 Q), General Studies Paper 2 — CSAT (80 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for APPSC?
- A degree from a recognised university; age criteria apply per the notification, with category relaxations. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic APPSC practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the APPSC exam and how should I prepare?
- Official APPSC exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free APPSC mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
- Who conducts APPSC and which state is it for?
- APPSC is conducted by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) for recruitment to posts in the Andhra Pradesh state government. The official exam is held in Telugu and English, and Wrexa Edge's APPSC mock test gives you free English-medium practice on the exact Andhra Pradesh exam pattern with instant scoring.
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